Matthew Elliott

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Overview

Matt is the most sought-after adviser in our industry, and embodies the focus and performance that Kirkland prides itself on.” - Chambers UK, 2024

Matthew is a corporate partner in the London office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee.

His practice focuses on private equity and real estate, advising a full range of stakeholders across public and private corporate transactions, M&A, joint ventures and securities offerings.

Matthew has been recognized as a leading private equity lawyer in the 2026 editions of Chambers UK and The Legal 500 UK and the 2025 edition of IFLR1000. He was also named one of the “Twenty Most Influential in Real Estate” by Private Equity News (2025).

External Recognition

  • Chambers & Partners UK: Recognised as a leading lawyer for UK-wide Private Equity: Buyouts for his “unparalleled service and commercial, pragmatic and strategic advice.” (2025)
  • The Legal 500 UK: Recognised as a “Leading Individual” (2025)
  • Private Equity News: Listed in the “Twenty Most Influential in Real Estate” (2025)
  • IFLR1000: Recognised as “Highly Regarded” (2024)
  • The Lawyer Hot 100: Listed as a dealmaker which states “Since arriving at Kirkland, Elliott has made his mark as the firm’s leading real estate private equity partner in the City.” (2018)

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Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • Admitted to practice as a Solicitor of England and Wales

Education

  • The University of Law, Guildford1997
  • St. Edmund Hall, University of Oxford1995